WHEN I MET YOU...

Haugthy and short tempered - that's how I'm known amongst friends and

family. I basically just ignored this label, saying that I was never really like

that without provocation.I wouldn't admit that there were times when I did

snap at people for no legitimate reason. My mother even told me so about this once or twice- I

just ignored her too. Well. I will respect their opinions but that's where they're really really wrong.

But as they say, one day, you'll meet your match. I must admit I felt frightened. Little by little,

I learned to smile more often, to be more patient, to be less sensitive. I decided to change for the

better because I didn't want to be caught unawares when He came again. Of course I can't

change all at once, but day by day, bit by bit, I know I can manage.

CHILDLESS, BUT NOT GODLESS

I spoke with Grace, a very very good friend if mine who got married a few months ago at the age of 25. After the initial "chika" ,I asked her if she was pregnant yet. Tears fell as she said, "I'm so afraid I wont get pregnant anymore. I just heard three weeks ago that she's pregnant. Then last saturday, she called me to say she lost her baby!"

I feel the pain she's bearing inside. Many women who get married want to have a child. I was speachless during that time. I just hugged her. But she knew what I wanted to say.

Why does God not grant every wife's prayer for a child? But I think or maybe because God knows that women's (and men's too!) need to give and recieve love will not be assuaged by having children. Oh, yes, a child is a gift. Oh,yes, it's wonderful to have one. But all in all, only having God completes you.

I'm not worried about my friend, Grace. She's a strong ,courageous and very dynamic woman. And besides,her love for God goes beyond just wanting to have an answered prayer. Go girl I know you can do it. Be happy always.